Wheat Bags

Vanda2

I have been wanting to make some wheat bags as presents and wondered where I would get the wheat from to fill them please?

PS I live on the Isle of Wight :beer:

DaisyClaire

Ive never used them so I don't know if they are a realiable source but this company appear to sell supplies:

http://www.browfarmwheatproducts.co.uk/

Sallys_Savings

I have used these lots of times before (for the past three years) and I have always found them very reliable.

Vanda2

That's brilliant, thank you both :j :j :j

annie123

Sorry to sound daft but what are wheat bags used for?

Vanda2

Not daft at all Annie :O)

My sister in law introduced them to me a while ago. It's a bit like a hotwater bottle but you heat it up in the microwave and it stays warm for ages. If they have lavender in them too they smell wonderful :O) HTH Vanda xXx

Nile

annie123 wrote: »

Sorry to sound daft but what are wheat bags used for?

Hello annie123

Don't worry about asking questions on this site. As MSE Martin says 'There's no such thing as a stupid question'.;)

I bought a microwavable Hot-Pak herbal heat pack. The instruction label says 'To soothe aches and pains' and 'To use as a Hot Water Bottle'.........and 'Hot-Pak will stay warm for up to one hour'.

To be honest, I was disappointed with it. It quickly loses heat and is far inferior to a hot water bottle.;)

How does it work? Hot-Pak contains treated wheat grains and a selection of wonderfully relaxing herbs.

Simply warm in a microwave for two minutes to provide soothing relief from common ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual pain etc.

I recommend a hot water bottle, they keep hot/warm for hours..............overnight even.;)

Kind Regards

Nile

annaangeluk_2

Hi,

I;ve just found a link on a previous thread that suggests using rice instead of wheat. This seems a cheaper and easier option than wheat but does anyone know if it work as well as wheat does?

Thanks

http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/

Stiverton

These seem a good price if you wanted one 'off the peg'.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0210654

Sallys_Savings

I always use the wheat bags and find them better than the hot water bottles. I find they mould better to my body shape than a hot water bottle.

My children also use them for sports injuries, I make them different shapes for different parts of the body, some to wrap around knees etc.

sethsgran

Not sure if the wheat needs to be a special treated wheat but your local health food shop will have it.